Multi-Functional Bib and Apron

ABSTRACT

The invention provides a bib and apron apparatus having a first member defining a bib sized to be fitted around a user&#39;s neck and a second member defining an apron sized to cover the user&#39;s body between the stomach and legs. A pocket is located on the bib for housing snacks or other items essential to the user. The first member includes an attachment mechanism that connects to an attachment mechanism on the second member such that the connected first and second members covers nearly the full body of the user to prevent staining any portion of the user&#39;s clothing or for hygienic purposes. An apron having safety pockets for storing apron securing straps therein when the bib is attached thereto. The apron and bib further includes at least one safety flap for selectively covering and protecting the attachment mechanisms and/or a user&#39;s body.

CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION(S)

This instant application is a Continuation-In-Part Application thatclaims priority to U.S. Non-Provisional Patent Application Ser. No.13/212,161, filed on Aug. 17, 2011, which claims the benefit of U.S.Provisional Patent Application Ser. No. 61/374,317, filed on Aug. 17,2010.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

1. Field of the Invention

The present invention relates to a bib and apron and more specificallyto a multi-functional bib and apron apparatus having a bib and an apronthat attach to cover nearly the full body of the user.

2. Description of the Related Art

Bibs are used to prevent staining of the user's clothing. Bibs collectarticles such as food, drool, liquids and other things that escapeusers' mouths. Also, some users use bibs as napkins and wipe their handsthereon. Traditional bibs are uncomfortable and are often too small inrelation to users. Their small sizes only allow the bibs to collect onlysmall amounts of articles and the portion of users' clothing not coveredby the bibs are often left permanently stained.

Background prior art patents disclose bibs with pockets and bibs andfull length or detachable apron combinations with pockets which take onmany different designs and structures are disclosed and described inU.S. Pat. Nos. 4,441,212 4,495,658, 4,649,572, 5,960,471, 6,266,820,6,644,317, 7,788,734 and U.S. Publication No. 2011/0010816 to name justa few of interest. However, they do not singly or in any combinationteach the claimed invention.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

The present invention discloses a bib and apron that provides aconnected bib and apron which covers nearly the full body of a user toprevent staining any portion of the user's clothing or for hygienicpurposes.

An aspect of an embodiment of the present invention provides a pockethaving an opening being positioned at least proximate the center of thebib which may house snacks or other items essential to the user.

A further aspect of an embodiment of the present invention provides anattachment mechanism on the bib to a mating attachment mechanism on theapron that secures the bib to the apron.

A further aspect of an embodiment of the present invention provides abottom portion of the apron sized to rest on the user's legs.

A further aspect of an embodiment of the present invention provides theuser the option to wear the bib alone or attached to the apron and viceversa where the apron is worn alone or attached to the bib.

A further aspect of an embodiment of the present invention provides asafety flap cover member adjacent the top portion of the apron forprotecting or covering the attachment mechanism on the apron thatsecures the apron to the bib

A further aspect of an embodiment of the present invention provides asafety flap cover member adjacent the bottom portion of the bib forprotecting or covering the attachment mechanism on the bib that securesthe bib to the apron.

A further aspect of an embodiment of the present invention provides asafety pocket member at each corner adjacent the top portion of theapron for storing apron straps adjacent the top portion of the aprontherein when the bib is attached thereto.

A further aspect of an embodiment of the present invention provides astretchable waist strap member secured at one of the apron, with theother end of the waist strap member being releasably attached to theother end of the apron.

Another aspect of an embodiment of the present invention provides matingattachment means along an opposite interior surfaces of the bib pocketopening at top edges thereof for securing the pocket opening in a closedposition.

An additional aspect of an embodiment of the present invention providesa loop member secured at a desired location along a border of the bibfor attaching an item such as a pacifier thereto.

Another aspect of an embodiment of the present invention provides astretchable member secured at a desired location along a border of thebib for attaching an items such as pacifiers, toys, or other user itemsthereto.

Additional aspects, objectives, features and advantages of the presentinvention will become better understood with regard to the followingdescription and the appended claims of the preferred embodiments withreference to the accompanying drawings.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

The present invention may be better understood, along with its numerousobjects, features, and advantages made apparent to those skilled in theart by referencing the accompanying drawings.

FIG. 1 illustrates a perspective view of the bib connected to the apronaccording to the present invention.

FIG. 2 illustrates a view of the back of the bib and the front of theapron according to the present invention.

FIG. 3 illustrates a front view of the bib and the apron according tothe present invention.

FIG. 4 illustrates a perspective view of the bib and apron connected andpositioned on a user according to the present invention.

FIG. 5 illustrates a perspective view of the bib and apron connected andpositioned on a user with articles shown in a pocket of the bibaccording to the present invention.

FIG. 6 illustrates a front cut-sectional view of the apron with a safetyflap cover member at a top portion of the apron and a stretchable waiststrap member having one end secured to one end of the apron and theother end of the waist strap having attachment means for releasablyattaching to the other end of the apron according to the presentinvention.

FIG. 7 illustrates a back or rear cut-sectional view of the apron with asafety flap cover member at a top portion of the apron and a stretchablewaist strap member having one end secured to one end of the apron andthe other end of the waist strap having attachment means thereon forreleasably attaching to a mating attachment means at a location on theother end of the apron according to the present invention.

FIG. 8 illustrates an exploded side cut-sectional view of the apron witha safety pocket member at a top edge portion of the apron for storingstraps that are secured at a top portion of the apron therein withattachment means for closing pocket member when the bib is attachedthereto according to the present invention.

FIG. 9 illustrates a back or rear view of the bib with a safety flap forcovering an attachment mechanism thereon that secures the bib to anapron that is detached according to the present invention.

FIG. 10 illustrates a front view of the bib with mating attachment meansalong opposite interior surfaces of a bib pocket access opening at topedges thereof for releasably securing the pocket access opening betweenopen and closed positions and a loop holder attached thereon to holdnecessary items for a user thereto according to the present invention.

FIG. 11 illustrates a front view of the bib with mating attachment meansalong opposite interior surfaces of a bib pocket access opening at topedges thereof for releasably securing the pocket access opening betweenopen and closed positions and a stretchable holder attached thereon tohold necessary items for a user thereto according to the presentinvention.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of the bib 100 connected to the apron 130.The bib and apparatus 120 is a multi-functional and waterproof bib,snack sack pocket and lap cover for messy eating, or for hygienicpurposes, for example. The apparatus 120 can also serve as an apron ifthe child wants to help in the kitchen and/or play house. Additionaltrinkets or necessities may be attached to the bib such as a pacifierholder (See FIGS. 10 and 11). The apparatus 120 features a firstmaterial in the form of a bib sized to be fitted around a user's neckand a second material in the form of an apron sized to cover the user'sbody between the stomach and legs.

The bib 100 is made from a lightweight waterproof material such asneoprene or any polyester material. The bib 100 is worn hanging from theneck on the chest to protect clothing from spilling. Various materialsmay be used to manufacture the bib 100 provided they are not harmful tothe user. Also, the bib 100 features a top layer 105 that may have a bibdesign 106 pleasing to the user. Note that the design 106 shown in FIG.1 is for illustration purposes only, whereas the design 106 may be anytype of image on the bib 100 having any style size, shape or color. Thebib 100 also features a border 107 on the outer perimeter. Also, theborder 107 can be a solid or multi-color design to compliment the design106 on the bib 100.

As shown in FIG. 2, a back layer material 108 of the bib 100 is on theback side thereof. A lining (not shown) may be provided between the toplayer and the bottom layer 108 to add additional support and stiffnessof the bib 100, if desired. An access opening or slit 109 is providedsubstantially near the center of the bib 100. Additionally, the accessopening or slit 109 can be positioned higher or lower than the center,if it is desired, to increase the depth 112 of the pocket 110 formed.The depth or width 112 of the pocket 110 is defined as the lengthbetween the access opening or slit 109 and the bottom 113 of the bib100. The pocket 110 has a length that is substantially equal to thelength 114 of the bib 100. The pocket 110 length and width may varydepending on the snacks or other items essentials to the user. Forexample, the pocket 110 for a child may hold items, such as, snacks andtoys. Also, the pocket 110 for an elderly person may house items, suchas, medicine, keys, etc. In addition, the pocket 110 may be closed byusing known closure mechanisms selected from the group consisting ofzippers, buttons, or hook and loop type fasteners such Velcro. The bib100 further features arms 101 and 102. The arms 101 and 102 may bepositioned around the user's neck to secure the bib 100 thereabout. Thearms feature a female and male mating mechanism 103 and 104 may beselected from the group consisting of hook and loop type fasteners, suchas Velcro, buttons or other known connectors or fasteners that willconnect the arms 101 and 102 together.

Apron 130 is shown attached to the bib 100. The apron 130 is an outerprotective garment that covers primarily the front of the user's body.Note that the apron 130 may be manufactured from the same materials asthe bib 100. Also, the apron includes straps 131, 132, 133, and 134. Thestraps 131 and 133 may be tied or connected to one another such theyform a loop to be placed around the user's neck, along with the arms 101and 102 of the bib 100. Straps 133 and 134 are tied or connectedtogether such that they extend around the user's waist and back tosecure the apron 130 to the user. Alternatively, straps 131 and 132 maybe connected to one another and straps 133 and 134 may be connected toone another in such a manner to form loops to allow the user's arms tobe extended through the loops to secure the apron to the user body,while the arms 101 and 102 are secured about the user's neck, therebysecuring the bib 100 and apron 130 as a unit, primarily about the user'sfront body. In addition, the apron 130 also includes an apron design 137thereon that is identical or compliments the bib design 106.

FIG. 2 is a view of the back of the bib 100 and the front of the apron130. The apron 130 is an inverted T-shaped design such that the topsection 140 extends to a length and width that at least cover the user'sstomach and knees. A bottom section 150 is longer and wider than the topsection 140 and extends from about the knees of the user to the ankles.The bottom section 150 includes wings 151 and 152 that rest freely onthe user's legs such that they cover a side portion the user's legs asshown in FIGS. 4 and 5. The top section 140 further includes an apronhook and loop type attachment mechanism 160 shown as a strip of Velcro.Additional apron attachment mechanisms may be used, such as buttons,zippers or snaps, not shown, if desired. The hook and loop typeattachment mechanism 160 should extend so that the hook and loop typeattachment 160 aligns and mates with a hook and loop type attachmentmechanism 161 shown as a strip of Velcro. As shown in FIG. 2, the hookand loop type fastener 160 of the apron 130 and the hook and loop typefastener 161 of the bib 100 are shown to be equal in length to mate witheach other to secure the bib 100 and the apron 130 together as a unit.Once attached, the bib 100 is secured to the apron 130 providing fullcoverage of the user's clothing to prevent staining from messy eating orthe wasting of food and drinks thereon or for hygienic purposes.

FIG. 3 is a front view of bib 100 and apron 130. The apron 130 alsoincludes pockets 110 along the front of the apron 130 hold additionalitems.

FIG. 4 is a perspective view of the bib 100 and apron 130 connected andpositioned about a user.

FIG. 5 illustrates a perspective view of the bib 100 and apron 130connected and positioned on a user with articles 170 shown in the pocket110 of the bib 100. The user 900, shown for illustration purposesrepresents a child. However, the user may be anyone who desires hisclothing or body to be covered so that stains are prevented from messyeating or the wasting of food and drinks thereon or for hygienicpurposes. The surface of the bottom section 150 may be used to supportthe articles 170. Alternatively, the articles 170 may be housed in thepocket 110.

In FIGS. 6-11 the same reference elements as shown in FIGS. 1-5 willfurther include a character element a and a character element a′ todistinguish them from one another.

FIG. 6 depicts a front cut-sectional view of the apron with an uppersection 130 a and a partial lower section 137 a. The upper section 130 aat a top portion includes a hook and loop fastener 160 a, such as aVelcro strip, which is similar to the hook and loop fastener 160 asshown in FIGS. 1-5. Adjacent the top portion of the apron section 130 asafety flap cover 162 extends at least substantially across the entirelength of the top portion having at least a hook and loop fastener 163at each end of the safety lap cover 162. The safety flap cover member162 will be flipped over the hook and loop fastener 160 a and matinglyengage the at least a hook and loop fastener 163 to cover and protectthe hook and loop fastener 160 a from any damage when the bib 100 a (SeeFIGS. 9-11) is not being used. Note that the at least a hook and loopfastener 163 could extend substantially across the undersurface of thesafety flap cover member 162 to fully engage the entire hook and loopfastener 160 a, if desired. When the bib 100 a is to be used the safetyflap cover member 162 is easily flipped over the apron top portion tothe back side of the apron section 130 a to expose the hook and loopfastener 160 a, so that the bib hook and loop fastener 161 (See FIG. 9)can be secured to the hook and loop fastener 162 of the apron 130 a.Also, straps 131 a and 133 a are secured to the apron section 130 aadjacent upper peripheral edges and function in the same manner aspreviously discussed for FIGS. 1-5. Rather than using straps 132 and 134as shown and previously discussed for FIGS. 1-5, a stretchable waiststrap 164 is substituted therefore. One end of the stretchable waiststrap 164 has a hook and loop fastener 165, such as Velcro, attachedthereto.

FIG. 7 shows a back cut-sectional view of the apron sections 130 a and137 a with the same elements as the front cut-sectional view of theapron sections 130 a and 137 a discussed in FIG. 6 above. Note that inFIG. 7 the safety flap is shown in an extended position that will allowit to be flipped over the top portion of the apron 130 a to the backside of apron 130 a, which exposes the hook and loop fastener 160 a foreasily attaching the hook and loop fastener 161 a of the bib thereto, ifdesired. Opposite the secured area of the stretchable waist strap 164one end as discussed in FIG. 6 above, a hook and loop fastener 166 isdisposed on a back surface of the apron 130 a adjacent the otherperipheral side of the apron 130 a for attaching the hook and loopfastener 165 to the hook and loop fastener 166 about the waist of auser.

In reference to the exploded side cut-sectional view of FIG. 8, only oneside is shown. However, a separate safety pocket device including a backpull-apart wall portion 167 at an upper peripheral edge of the apronback side surface 130 a′ and a front pull-apart wall portion 167 at anupper peripheral edge of the apron front side surface 130 a that thehook and loop fastener 160 a is attached thereto, which defines a pocketopening 168 disposed at the upper peripheral edges of both sides. Thispocket opening 168 provides a storage space for storing the straps 131 aand 133 a (not shown) therein when the bib 100 a (See FIG. 9) is to beattached thereto. Also, FIG. 8 shows the safety flap cover member 162 inflipped up position that releases the hook and loop fastener 163 of thesafety flap cover member 162 from the hook and loop fastener 160 a ofthe apron section 130 a. In addition, an interior surface of the backpull-apart wall portion 167 with the pocket opening 168 includes a hookand loop fastener 169 that mates with a hook and loop fastener (notshown) disposed on an interior surface of the front pull-apart wallportion within the pocket opening 168 at the upper peripheral edge ofthe apron front side surface 130 a behind the hook and loop fastener 160a for opening and closing the pocket opening 168.

FIGS. 10 and 11 shows the same elements except that FIG. 10 depicts ahoop holder 173 for pacifiers, toys, trinkets or other necessary itemsand FIG. 11 depicts a strap or string like holder 174 for holdingpacifiers, toys, trinkets or other necessary items thereto.

FIG. 9 shows a back or rear view of the bib 100 a with a back layer 108a, a border 107 a extending about the bib 100 a and a pair of arms 101 aand 102 a with hook and loop fasteners disposed thereon for securing thebib 100 a about the neck of a user. Note that the previous discussion ofFIG. 2 is applied here as well. Also, FIG. 9 shows a safety flap covermember 167 that covers the hook and loop fastener 161 a to preventdamage to thereto. Another main reason for the safety flap cover member167 to is protect the hook and loop fastener 161 a from touching theskin of a user, especially an infant or young child.

FIG. 10 illustrates a front view of the bib 100 a with mating hook andloop attachment means 171, 172 disposed along opposite interior surfacesof a bib pocket access opening 109 a at top edges thereof for releasablysecuring the pocket access opening 109 a between open and closedpositions and a loop holder secured at a selected peripheral edgebetween the front layer 105 a and the back layer 108 a to holdpacifiers, toys, trinkets or other necessary items thereto.

FIG. 11 illustrates a front view of the bib 100 a with mating hook andloop attachment means 171, 172 disposed along opposite interior surfacesof a bib pocket access opening 109 a at top edges thereof for releasablysecuring the pocket access opening 109 a between open and closedpositions and a stretchable strap or string like holder with one endattached at a selected peripheral edge between the front layer 105 a andthe back layer 108 a and the other end having a hook and loop attachmentmeans 175 to hold pacifiers, toys, trinkets or other necessary itemsthereto.

It is being noted that the front layer 105, 105 a, the border 107, 107a, and the back layer 108, 108 a of the bib 100, 100 a can be of thesame material with the same designs and/or colors, so that it can bereversible, if desired. Also, the apron 13, 130 a, 137, 137 a can be ofthe same material with the same designs and/or colors, so that it can bereversible, if desired. The bib and apron can be selected from manydifferent types of lightweight water resistant materials, such aspolymers, plastic, rubber, nylon, neoprene and polyester, to name just afew. Also, the safety flap cover members can be of the same materialwith the same designs and/or colors as well as being selected from manydifferent types of lightweight water resistant materials, such aspolymers, plastic, rubber, nylon, neoprene and polyester to complimentthe bib 100, 100 a and the apron 13, 130 a, 137, 137 a.

Furthermore, the apron 130, 130 a, 137, 137 a can be utilized alone asan apron or smock in many different types of environments, such as a usefor children, students, patients, cleaning personnel and many otherprofessional types.

While the foregoing written description of the invention enables one ofordinary skill in the art to make and use what is considered presentlyto be the best mode thereof, those of ordinary skill will understand andappreciate the existence of variations, combinations, and equivalents ofthe specific embodiment, method, and examples herein. The inventionshould therefore not be limited by the above described embodiments, andexamples, but by all embodiments and methods within the scope and spiritof the invention as claimed.

1. A multi-functional bib and apron combination comprising: a bib memberhaving a front surface and a back surface; an upper portion of the bibmember front surface having a pair of arm portions forming a neckreceiving opening, each arm portion having a fastener disposed at anupper end thereof and being oppositely positioned so that the fastenerswill matingly engage the arm portions about the neck of a user; at leasta pocket member spans substantially along an entire length of the frontsurface, the pocket member extending from a bottom edge of the bibmember upward to a location that is substantially proximate to themiddle of the front surface and spaced at a specified distance below theneck opening; the back surface having a first securing member spanningsubstantially along the entire length thereof and being disposedadjacent a bottom edge of the back surface; an apron member having aninverted T-shaped configuration with a first elongated vertical legsection having a first dimension extending from an upper end to acertain distance substantially proximate a middle section thereof and asecond horizontal leg section having a second dimension greater than thefirst dimension and perpendicular thereto; and a second securing memberpositioned at an upper end of the first elongated vertical leg sectionsubstantially along the entire length thereof for matingly engaging thefirst and second securing members together so that the bib and apron areattached together as a single multi-functional unit.
 2. Themulti-functional bib and apron combination according to claim 1, whereinthe bib has a border element from a selected group consisting of solidor multi-colors that is stitched around the entire outer peripheral edgeof the bib, the arm portions and the neck opening to compliment the bibdesign.
 3. The multi-functional bib and apron combination according toclaim 1, wherein the first vertical leg section will at least cover theuser's stomach and knees and the second horizontal section will coverfrom the knees to the ankles of the user.
 4. The multi-functional biband apron combination according to claim 1, wherein the apron has afirst pair of securing straps attached to an upper end at opposite sideson a back side of the first vertical section for tying them togetherabout the user's neck along with the pair of arm portions.
 5. Themulti-functional bib and apron combination according to claim 1, whereinthe apron has a second pair of securing straps attached at oppositesides to a back side of the first vertical section at a locationproximate and spaced above the upper end of the second horizontalsection for tying them together about the user's waist.
 6. Themulti-functional bib and apron combination according to claim 1, whereinthe arm portions are oriented to form a U-shape neck opening.
 7. Themulti-functional bib and apron combination according to claim 1, whereinone of each of the first pair of securing straps and one of each of thesecond pair of securing straps are secured together to form arm loops oneach side of the apron to allow a user to place their arms through themto secure the apron on the user.
 8. The multi-functional bib and aproncombination according to claim 1, wherein the bib and apron have varioustypes of designs or prints thereon that will compliment one another. 9.The multi-functional bib and apron combination according to claim 1,wherein the bib and apron provide full coverage of a user's clothing toprevent staining from messy eating or the wasting of food and drinksthereon or for hygienic purposes.
 10. The multi-functional bib and aproncombination according to claim 1, wherein the pocket member includes anaccess opening that allows articles, such as, toys, keys, medicine,snacks and other items to be inserted within the pocket member.
 11. Themulti-functional bib and apron combination according to claim 1, whereinthe pocket member may have fastening means from the selected groupconsisting of buttons, zippers, snaps or hook and loop type fasteners toclose the pocket access opening.
 12. The multi-functional bib and aproncombination according to claim 1, wherein the fasteners of the armportions and the securing members of the apron may be from the selectedgroup consisting of buttons, zippers, snaps or hook and loop typefasteners.
 13. The multi-functional bib and apron combination accordingto claim 1, wherein the bib and apron may be made from the selectedgroup consisting of lightweight waterproof material such as, polymers,plastic, nylon, neoprene or polyester type material.
 14. Themulti-functional bib and apron combination according to claim 1, whereinthe back side of the bib is provided with a reinforcing layer betweenthe front and back surfaces to add additional support and stiffness tothe bib.
 15. A bib releasably attached to an apron member comprising: abib member having a front surface and a back surface; the bib member hasa pair of arm portions forming a neck receiving opening, each armportion having a fastener disposed at an upper end thereof and beingoppositely positioned so that the fasteners will matingly engage oneanother to be secured about the neck of a user; at least a pocket memberwith an access opening therein that spans substantially an entire lengthof the front surface thereof; a first securing member selectivelydisposed on the back surface to be removably attached to a mating secondsecuring member of the apron member; and a movable safety flap covermember selectively disposed above the back surface securing member tothereby cover and protect.
 16. The bib releasably attached to an apronmember according to claim 15, wherein a loop holder is selectivelysecured along a peripheral edge of the bib member between the front andthe back surfaces to hold pacifiers, toys, trinkets or other necessaryitems thereto.
 17. The bib releasably attached to an apron memberaccording to claim 15, wherein a stretchable strap like holder havingone end that is selectively secured along a peripheral edge of the bibbetween the front and the back surfaces, with the other end having asecuring member thereon to hold pacifiers, toys, trinkets or othernecessary items thereto.
 18. The bib releasably attached to an apronmember according to claim 15, wherein the pocket access opening includesmating hook and loop type attachment means disposed along oppositeinterior surfaces of the bib pocket access opening at top edges thereoffor releasably securing the pocket access opening between open andclosed positions.
 19. An apron releasably attached to a bib membercomprising: an apron member having an inverted T-shaped configurationwith a first elongated vertical leg section having a first dimensionextending from an upper end to a certain distance substantiallyproximate a middle section thereof and a second horizontal leg sectionhaving a second dimension greater than the first dimension andperpendicular thereto to cover a user's stomach, knees and extendingdownward to a user's ankles; a first securing member positioned at anupper end of the first elongated vertical leg section substantiallyalong the entire length thereof for matingly engaging the first securingmember with a second securing member of a bib member together so thatthe bib member and the apron are attached together as a singlemulti-functional unit; a separate strap means secured adjacent an upperportion of the apron member at each peripheral edge thereof forselectively securing the strap means about an user's neck andalternatively, connected together to form loops to allow a user's armsto be extended there through; and a stretchable waist strap having oneend secured at a selective position along the peripheral edge thereofand the other end having an attachment means for removably engaging amating attachment means on a back surface of the apron.
 20. The apronreleasably attached to a bib member according to claim 19, wherein theapron member has separate safety pocket members including a backpull-apart wall portion at an upper peripheral side edges thereof and afront pull-apart wall portion disposed at upper peripheral side edges ofthe apron member defining a pocket opening there between, the pocketopening provides a storage space for storing the strap means thereinwhen the bib member is to be attached thereto; the pocket openingfurther includes a first fastening means, such as a hook and loopfastener on an interior surface of the back pull-apart wall portion thatmates with a second fastening means, such as a hook and loop fastenerdisposed on an interior surface of the front pull-apart wall portionwithin the pocket opening for opening and closing the pocket opening; afirst moveable safety flap cover attached to an upper portion of theapron disposed above the first securing member to selectively cover andprotect the first securing member when the bib member is detached; and asecond moveable safety flap cover attached to a back surface of the bibmember and disposed above the second securing member to selectivelycover and protect the second securing member and a user's body when thebib member is detached from the apron member.